Frenotomy and frenectomy with breastfeeding support
Frenectomy, frenotomy (also called frenulotomy), and frenoloplasty are sometimes used interchangeably but refer to different procedures to release the frenum to treat tongue-tie (ankyloglossia) in infants. Ankyloglossia is a condition that limits how well an infant can move their tongue and may sometimes cause breastfeeding difficulties.
Status: Review in progress
Why is frenotomy and frenectomy being reviewed?
Frenectomy and frenotomy for breastfeeding support were selected for a health technology assessment (HTA) because of high concerns for efficacy, and medium concerns for safety and cost.
Primary criteria ranking
- Safety = Medium
- Efficacy = High
- Cost = Medium
Documentation
| Type | Materials |
|---|---|
| Assessment (2025) |
Assessment timeline
- Draft key questions published: September 26, 2024
- Public comment period: September 26 to October 10, 2024
- Final key questions October 24, 2024
- Draft report published: February 28, 2025
- Public comment period: February 28 to March 31, 2025
- Final report published: April 18, 2025
- HTCC public meeting: May 16, 2025
- Draft findings and decision published: May 29, 2025
- Public comment period: May 29 to June 12, 2025
- Final findings and decision published: July 25, 2025
All future dates are estimates and subject to change.